UN Chief slams world leaders at climate summit.
OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
3:15 PM – Thursday, September 21, 2023
The head of the United Nations (UN) delivered a powerful speech at the Climate Ambition Summit, urging world leaders to take immediate action in combatting climate change.
In his opening remarks on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared, “humanity has opened the gates of hell,” emphasizing the urgent need for action as the future of the world hangs in the balance.
“Our focus here is on climate solutions – and our task is urgent. Horrendous heat is having horrendous effects. Distraught farmers watching crops carried away by floods, sweltering temperatures spawning disease and thousands fleeing in fear as historic fires rage. Climate action is dwarfed by the scale of the challenge,” Guterres passionately stated.
The Climate Ambition Summit, hosted by the U.N., aimed to elevate ambitions in addressing climate change and served as a crucial mid-point review of the “2030 agenda.”
These summits are part of a global effort to tackle climate change and transition away from fossil fuels, with the goal of building momentum and achieving significant progress.
“We must make up for time lost to foot-dragging, arm-twisting and the naked greed of entrenched interests raking in billions from fossil fuels,” Guterres continued, highlighting the need to overcome obstacles and prioritize the planet’s well-being.
Guterres also called upon major emitters to intensify their efforts in reducing emissions and urged wealthy nations to provide greater support to emerging economies.
The summit brought together representatives from 200 countries in New York, although only 34 nations and 7 non-governmental bodies were granted speaking slots.
Notably absent from the list of speakers were some of the world’s largest polluters, including China, India, and the United States. However, President Biden chose to send U.S. climate envoy John Kerry in his place, opting not to attend personally.
It is worth noting that the 32 national leaders who spoke at the summit and the countries they represent account for just 11% of the world’s carbon dioxide pollution.
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OAN’s Stephanie Stahl
3:15 PM – Thursday, September 21, 2023
The head of the United Nations (UN) delivered a powerful speech at the Climate Ambition Summit, urging world leaders to take immediate action in combating climate change.
In his opening remarks on Wednesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres declared, “humanity has opened the gates of hell,” emphasizing the urgent need for action as the future of the world hangs in the balance.
“Our focus here is on climate solutions – and our task is urgent. Horrendous heat is having horrendous effects. Distraught farmers watching crops carried away by floods, sweltering temperatures spawning diseases, and thousands fleeing in fear as historic fires rage. Climate action is dwarfed by the scale of the challenge,” Guterres passionately stated.
The Climate Ambition Summit, hosted by the U.N., aimed to elevate ambitions in addressing climate change and served as a crucial mid-point review of the ”2030 agenda.”
These summits are part of a global effort to tackle climate change and transition away from fossil fuels, with the goal of building momentum and achieving significant progress.
“We must make up for time lost to foot-dragging, arm-twisting, and the naked greed of entrenched interests raking in billions from fossil fuels,” Guterres continued, highlighting the need to overcome obstacles and prioritize the planet’s well-being.
Guterres also called upon major emitters to intensify their efforts in reducing emissions and urged wealthy nations to provide greater support to emerging economies.
The summit brought together representatives from 200 countries in New York, although only 34 nations and 7 non-governmental bodies were granted speaking slots.
Notably absent from the list of speakers were some of the world’s largest polluters, including China, India, and the United States. However, President Biden chose to send U.S. climate envoy John Kerry in his place, opting not to attend personally.
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